Draco compact DVI KVM Extender About This Manual Scope This manual describes how to install your KVM Extender, how to operate it and how to perform trouble shooting. Validity This manual is valid for all devices listed on the front page. The product code is printed on the base of the devices.
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions To ensure reliable and safe long-term operation of your KVM Extender please note the following guidelines: Installation ➔ Only use in dry, indoor environments. ➔ Only use the device according to this User Manual. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the equipment or injury to the user or installer.
Draco compact DVI KVM Extender Description Pos : 4 /806-IH SE/Besc hrei bung/Verw endungszw eck/VAR_KVM _C at X / Gl asfas er @ 5\m od_1278933037886_6.doc @ 42823 @ 2 @ 1 Application The KVM Extender is used to increase the distance between a source (computer, CPU) and its console (keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral devices).
Description System Overview The KVM Extender consists of a CPU Unit and a console unit (CON Unit). The CPU Unit is connected directly to the source (computer, CPU) using the supplied cables. The CON Unit is connected to the console (monitor, keyboard and mouse).
Draco compact DVI KVM Extender Product Range Part No. Description K477-1SHx Single-Head KVM Extender for 1x DVI-D Single Link (up to 1920x1200), 2x USB-HID K477-1SExA Single-Head KVM Extender for 1x DVI-D Single Link (up to 1920x1200), 2x USB-HID, 2x USB 2.0 and Analog Audio / Serial option K477-1SExD Single-Head KVM Extender for 1x DVI-D Single Link (up...
Description Upgrade Kits Model Description 455-4G 19"/1U rack mount kit to mount up to 4 Single-Head devices 455-8G 19"/1U rack mount kit to mount up to 4 Dual-Head devices 455-1K Mounting plate to mount by screws (Single-Head units) 455-2K Mounting plate to mount by snap on (Single-Head units) 455-1G Mounting plate to mount by screws...
Audio IN Audio IN Audio OUT Audio OUT To CPU: USB 2.0 Connect to USB 2.0 devices Pos : 13 /806-IHSE/Besc hreibung/Geräteansichten/477-xx _COM P/1SESA / -1SEXA (mit Analog-Audio / Seriell) @ 5\m od_1291647640927_6.doc @ 45838 @ 3 @ 1 2020-04-08...
Connect to serial (D-Sub 9) Audio IN Audio IN Audio OUT Audio OUT To CPU: USB 2.0 Connect to USB 2.0 devices Pos : 14 /806-IHSE/Besc hreibung/Geräteansichten/477-xx _COM P/1SECD (mit Digital-Audi o) @ 5\m od_1291647722818_6.doc @ 45856 @ 3 @ 1 2020-04-08...
Connect to interconnect cable 2 Connect to interconnect cable 2 To CPU: USB 2.0 Connect to USB 2.0 devices Pos : 17 /806-IHSE/Besc hreibung/Geräteansichten/477-xx _COM P/1ST S (U SB 2.0 Glas faser) @ 6\m od_1299603305359_6.doc @ 49208 @ 3 @ 1 2020-04-08...
Connect to interconnect cable 2 To CPU: USB 2.0 Connect to USB 2.0 devices Pos : 18 /806-IHSE/Besc hreibung/Geräteansichten/477-xx _COM P/1SHC V (Si ngle-H ead C at X mit VGA) @ 5\m od_1291647850286_6.doc @ 45892 @ 3 @ 1 2020-04-08...
CON Unit Front View Front View IR receiver for remote control IR receiver for remote control Pos : 19 /806-IHSE/Besc hreibung/Geräteansichten/477-xx _COM P/1SH SV / - 1SH XV (Glasfaser mit VGA) @ 5\m od_1291647910318_6.doc @ 45910 @ 3 @ 1 2020-04-08...
IR receiver for remote control CPU Unit CON Unit Front View Front View IR receiver for remote control IR receiver for remote control Pos : 20 /806-IHSE/Besc hreibung/Geräteansichten/477-xx/2S4C (Dual-Head Cat X) @ 5\m od_1278934890730_6.doc @ 42958 @ 3 @ 1 2020-04-08...
Description Status LEDs The KVM Extender is fitted with a multi color LED on both sides for overall status indication and with two further LEDs on the back side for indication of the connection status. Rear View Front View LED 1 and 2: Connection Status Pos.
Draco compact DVI KVM Extender 3.7.1 Status Digital Audio (Option) The KVM Extender with optional digital audio is fitted with a further multi- color LED on the rear side for indication of the connection status: CPU Unit CON Unit Rear View Rear View LED 1: Digital Audio Status LED color...
Description 3.7.2 Status USB-HID Add-On (Option) The KVM Extender with optional USB-HID is fitted with three further LEDs on the rear side for indication of the connection status: CPU Unit CON Unit Rear View Rear View Pos. LED Status Description 1, 2 Device LED No USB-HID device or not supported...
Draco compact DVI KVM Extender 3.7.3 Status USB 2.0 (Option) The KVM Extender with optional USB 2.0 is fitted with a multi color LED on both sides for overall status indication and with two further LEDs on the back side for indication of the connection status. CPU Unit CON Unit Rear View...
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Description LED 3: USB 2.0 Status LED color Description Device ready Green Only connection available, no USB 2.0 signal Green / Connection available, no USB 2.0 device light blue connected (only CON unit) flashing Light blue Connection and USB 2.0 signal available (operating status) 2020-04-08...
Video signal supported; monitor not detected Blue No video signal; monitor detected Violet Video signal not supported; monitor detected Light blue Video signal supported; monitor detected Pos : 23 /806-IHSE/Ins tall ati on/UEB_Ins tall ation @ 5\m od_1278574971589_6.doc @ 41768 @ 1 @ 1 2020-04-08...
Installation Installation Pos : 24 /806-IHSE/Ins tall ati on/Li eferumfang pr üfen/477-xx _C OMP @ 5\m od_1291123475078_6.doc @ 44730 @ 2 @ 1 Package Contents Your extender package contains the following items: KVM Extender pair (CPU Unit and CON Unit) ...
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Additional content for VGA option (replaces DVI-D cable): VGA cable (1.8 m, VGA male to DVI-I male) If anything is missing, contact your dealer. Pos : 25 /806-IHSE/Ins tall ati on/Sys tem ansc hließ en/477-xx _COM P @ 5\mod_1291123779531_6.doc @ 44749 @ 233 @ 1 2020-04-08...
Installation System Setup First time users are recommended to setup the system with the CPU Unit and the CON Unit in the same room as a test setup. This will allow you to identify and solve any cabling problems, and experiment with your system more conveniently.
Connect the CPU to the CPU Unit (USB 2.0). Connect the USB 2.0 devices to the CON Unit (Connect to USB 2.0 devices). Pos : 26 /806-IHSE/Ins tall ati on/Installati onsbeispi ele/UEB_Installati onsbeispi ele @ 5\m od_1278581564870_6.doc @ 42759 @ 2 @ 1 2020-04-08...
Installation Example Applications This section illustrates typical installations of KVM Extenders: Pos : 27 /806-IHSE/Ins tall ati on/Installati onsbeispi ele/477-xx_C OMP @ 5\m od_1291124264328_6.doc @ 44767 @ @ 1 KVM Extender (Single-Head) KVM Extender (Single-Head with Digital / Analog Audio)
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USB 2.0 devices (option, only with 2x USB 2.0 devices) Audio sink (optional, only with devices with Analog Audio / Serial option or Digital Audio option) Pos : 28 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/UEB_Konfiguration @ 5\m od_1278575517073_6.doc @ 41846 @ 1 @ 1 2020-04-08...
Draco compact DVI KVM Extender Pos : 31 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/Kommando-M odus/VAR_KVM _U SB-HID @ 5\m od_1278577943980_6.doc @ 42024 @ 2 @ 1 Command Mode During normal use, the console keyboard functions in the usual manner. However, for all KVM Extenders with USB-HID support, you can set the keyboard into a Command Mode by using a specific 'Hot Key' sequence.
In order to set a 'Hot Key' back to default settings, press the key combination <Right Shift> + <Del> within 5 s after plugging in a keyboard. Pos : 32 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/USB-HID-Ghosti ng/K477_USB-HID-Ghosting @ 9\m od_1362404683851_6.doc @ 71192 @ 2 @ 1 USB-HID Ghosting This function allows specific keyboard and mice descriptors (device descriptions) to be permanently stored in the CPU unit.
CPU Unit with activated USB-HID Ghosting may cause limited functionality. Pos : 33 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/474_Konfig urati onsdatei/477-xx @ 15\mod_1455542011371_6.doc @ 166183 @ 2333 @ 1 Configuration File The KVM Extender contains a configuration file (Config.txt) to set specific parameters and to read out device and video information.
Configuration 5.5.1 Parameters for CPU Units You can write the following parameters into the configuration file of a CPU Unit. DDC-Management Parameter Function ENAHPDET Enable hotplug switch for K238-5x series LOCKEDID Activate DDC write protection Digital-Audio Parameter Function SRC32000 Activate sample rate conversion, sample rate 32 kHz (only with digital audio upgrade module) SRC44100 Activate sample rate conversion, sample rate...
Draco compact DVI KVM Extender Shared Operation Parameter Function RELEASETIME=n Release timer n = 0...9 seconds for Mouse and Keyboard Connect, without parameter = 2 seconds General Settings Parameter Function DISPLAY2 Show video channel 2 per default after switching on the respective Dual-Head unit (482 series only) 5.5.2 Parameters for CON Units...
The DDC information of the console monitor was loaded once. Reloading is possible by repeating the operation. Pos : 36 /806-IHSE/Betrieb/Par allelbetri eb/474-xx_Par allel bedienung r edundanter CPU Units @ 9\mod_1373962269987_6.doc @ 77387 @ 2 @ 1 Shared Operation of redundant CPU Units CPU Units with a redundant connector for interconnect cables offer the possibility for a competing control by two connected CON Units.
Connector wiring must comply with EIA/TIA-568-B (1000BASE-T), with RJ45 connectors at both ends. All four cable wire pairs are used. Pos : 44 /806-IHSE/T ec hnische D aten/Schnitts tell en/Gl asfas er SF P Ty p LC @ 5\m od_1278937700855_6.doc @ 43149 @ 3 @ 1 7.1.6...
Draco compact DVI KVM Extender 7.1.9 Digital Audio Interface The digital audio option supports the unidirectional transmission of digital audio data. Up to three sources can be connected to the CPU Unit. The active source is transmitted. If several sources are active, the XLR signal takes priority, otherwise the first active signal.
The use of flexible cables (patch cables) type AWG26/8 is possible, however the maximum possible extension distance is halved. Pos : 50 /806-IHSE/T ec hnische D aten/Verbi ndungskabel/Verbi ndungskabel (Ca t X)_Kabell äng e 477-xx @ 5\m od_1278937761105_6.doc @ 43167 @ @ 1 Maximum Acceptable Cable Length...
If you use single-mode SFPs with multi-mode fibers, you normally can double the maximum acceptable cable length. Pos : 52 /806-IHSE/T ec hnische D aten/Verbi ndungskabel/Verbi ndungskabel (LW L)_Steckv erbi nder 477-xx @ 5\m od_1278954447542_6.doc @ 43740 @ @ 1 Type of Connector...
Specifications Connector Pinouts Pos : 57 /806-IHSE/T ec hnische D aten/Pi nbel egungen/Buc hs e DVI-D Si ngle-Li nk @ 5\m od_1278578723073_6.doc @ 42333 @ @ 1 Connector DVI-D Single-Link Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal T.M.D.S data 2 – 9 T.M.D.S data 1 –...
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Red signal Blue signal Green signal H-sync Pos : 59 /806-IHSE/T ec hnische D aten/Pi nbel egungen/Buc hs e USB T yp B @ 5\m od_1278578750464_6.doc @ 42351 @ @ 1 Connector USB Type B Picture Signal Color VCC (+5VDC) Data –...
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Data – White Data + Green Black Pos : 61 /806-IHSE/T ec hnische D aten/Pi nbel egungen/Buc hs e Mini-U SB T yp B @ 5\m od_1278578794167_6.doc @ 42387 @ @ 1 Connector Mini USB Type B Picture Signal Color VCC (+5VDC) Data –...
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Signal Signal n.c. n.c. Pos : 66 /806-IHSE/T ec hnische D aten/Pi nbel egungen/Ster eo- Klink enbuchse 3,5 / 6,35 mm @ 5\mod_1291128765156_6.doc @ 44901 @ @ 1 3.5 / 6.35 mm Stereo Jack Plug Picture Signal Audio IN / OUT L Audio IN / OUT R Pos : 67 /806-IHSE/T ec hnische D aten/Pi nbel egungen/RCA (Cinc h) @ 5 \mod_1291128877593_6.doc @ 44920 @ @ 1...
103 x 143 x 43 mm (4" x 5.6" x 1.7") Shipping Box 460 x 250 x 120 mm (18.1" x 9.8" x 4.7") Pos : 73 /806-IHSE/T ec hnische D aten/Trans portg ewicht /477-xx _C OMP @ 5\m od_1291129453984_6.doc @ 45015 @ 2 @ 1 Shipping Weight Single-Head Devices CPU Unit / CON Unit 0.3 kg (0.7 lb)
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Pos : 75 /806-IHSE/Hilfe im Probl emfall/Allgem eine Stör ung/474-x x @ 9\mod_1373964024756_6.doc @ 77427 @ 2 @ 1 General Failures Diagnosis Possible Reason Measure ➔ Write parameter into Config.txt Config.txt Parameter not set or parameter saved file and save changes.
USB device No USB-HID device without function ➔ Contact dealer if necessary. USB-HID device is not supported Pos : 78 /806-IHSE/Hilfe im Probl emfall/Störung am s eriellen Anschl uss/477-x x_C OMP @ 5\m od_1291129551234_6.doc @ 45035 @ 2 @ 1 2020-04-08...
USB 2.0 device ➔ New connection of the USB 2.0 without function device. ➔ Contact dealer if necessary. Pos : 82 /806-IHSE/Hilfe im Probl emfall/Störung am USB-2.0- Ans chl uss/477-xx _C OMP @ 6\m od_1299604653562_6.doc @ 49230 @ @ 1 2020-04-08...
➔ New connection of the USB 2.0 USB 2.0 device device. without function ➔ Contact dealer if necessary. Pos : 83 /806-IHSE/T ec hnische U nterstütz ung/AT B_T ec hnis che U nterstütz ung @ 5\m od_1278579487089_6.doc @ 42650 @ 122 @ 1 2020-04-08...
Devices that are sent in without a RMA number cannot be accepted. The shipment will be sent back without being opened, postage unpaid. Pos : 84 /806-IHSE/Z ertifik ate/U EB_Z ertifik ate @ 5 \mod_1278579534933_6.doc @ 42668 @ 1 @ 1 2020-04-08...
Certificates/Directives Certificates/Directives Pos : 193 /806- IHSE/Z ertifik ate/ATB_North Am erican R egulatory Com plianc e_NUR in EN @ 5\m od_1280395355750_6.doc @ 43979 @ 2 @ 1 10.1 North American Regulatory Compliance This equipment has been found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Draco compact DVI KVM Extender Glossary The following terms are commonly used in this guide or in video and KVM technology: Term Explanation AES/EBU Digital audio standard that is officially known as AES3 and that is used for carrying digital audio signals between devices.
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Glossary Term Explanation Dual Link A DVI-D interface for resolutions up to 2560x2048 by signal transmission of up to 330 MPixel/s (24-bit) Dual-Head A system with two video connections Digital video standard, introduced by the Digital Display Working Group (http://www.ddwg.org). Single Link and Dual Link standard are distinguished.
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Draco compact DVI KVM Extender Term Explanation Single Link A DVI-D interface for resolutions up to 1920x1200 by signal transmission of up to 165 MPixel/s (24-bit). Alternative frequencies are Full HD (1080p), 2K HD (2048x1080) and 2048x1152. Single-Head A system with one video connection Single-mode 9µ...
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